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Cochlear Function in Older Infants |
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by Caroline Abdala, PhD, and Leslie Visser-Dumont, MA |
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A study by the House Ear Institute indicates that DPOAE suppression tuning is still not adult-like by 3 months of age. Term neonates and 3-month-olds have comparable DPOAE suppression results and adults are dissimilar from these two groups. This suggests continued maturation of cochlear function in humans during the post-natal months. |
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Providing an Educational Hearing Conservation Program for Kids |
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by Shannon White, MS |
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Studies show that hearing conservation practices and knowledge are increased in relation to participation in a hearing conservation program. Here is a tutorial on creating a hearing conservation educational program for schoolchildren using existing resources. |
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Understanding Less and Less About More and More |
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by Jay B. McSpaden, PhD |
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Are hearing care professionals keeping up with the technological “learning curve”? A perspective is presented on why an “analog mindset” in a digital age will only provide an “analog result.” The author believes that, unless we get up-to-speed on new product technology, we may be dispensing the “most expensive 1985 technology money can buy.” |
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HR Tech Focus: Directional Hearing Instruments |
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Directional hearing systems have been proven to be the most effective tool for hearing in noise. This month, HR takes a look at the latest in directional instrument technology. |
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Multi-Center Trial of a New High-End Digital Hearing System |
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by Jürgen Tchorz, PhD |
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A technical review of Phonak’s new Perseo 20-channel digital instrument. |
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